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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE

Hey Folks, I'm taking a few days off from posting so I can get my big ole Turkey Dinner done for family and friends. I love Thanksgiving and all the cooking and planning. We are expecting around 10-12 guests. That includes and excludes girlfriends and neighbors. I'm not real sure who'll show up. But our dear friends Don and Beverly Pendley are coming to spend the day with us this year. I'm really excited about that! Don's bringing his guitar so we'll be singing for our supper, I guess you'd say. You gotta love that about Nashville....real Karaoke with live music, right in your living room. And Sam has called a half dozen times checking on the menu. The last conversation was a request for Oyster Dressing. Yep, I brought my boys up right!! He's bringing the oysters. I'll have a pan each of regular sage dressing and the oyster dressing for everybody to try. Two turkeys this year, too. One roasted and the other fried. I'm making sure I have my leftovers for that turkey sandwich Thursday night. Our dinner is planned for 1 P.M. and right in the middle of the Titans/Lions game, but Geraldo and I will have TV's going in the kitchen and living room till dinnertime, so we won't miss too much. The Titans playing on Thanksgiving put a wrench in our dinner schedule, but what would Thanksgiving Day be without a little football going on? I love the Titans, but I only get this day once a year! Priorities...mine, anyway.I'm right on track with all the food prep. I'll be frying turkeys Wednesday for the ones that were ordered and one for us. Have a Wonderful Holiday and remember all that you have to be grateful for. Take the time to be thankful for all the many blessings we all share on any given day! I am thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving!!

FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE!

Lisa and Gerald

MY BEAUTIFUL BOYS

About Me

I was raised Lisa Rilying in Eldorado, Illinois, a small rural town in Southern Illinois. I currently live in Nashville, Tn and have since 1985, most of my life. I call Nashville home. I have 2 grown sons, Max and Sam and 3 step sons, Chuck, Chris and Tim. 4 grandchildren with Logan being the oldest and a grand daughter, Charlie, 1 1/2, is the youngest. I have been married for 21 years to my wonderful partner and best friend, Gerald. Together, we are living this life, enjoying the beauty of our every day life experiences and grateful for the opportunities we have had. Realizing what really matters most in this crazy life we are given, has given us a great outlook at this time we have together on this planet and knowing that God is indeed a wonderful power that not only has a sense of humor, but is a forgiving and healing God. I love my life, on most days. On the others, I'm learning and coping, just like everybody else.

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